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Glossary
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Glossary
Our glossary explains technical terms from the areas finance and reinsurance. We hope it facilitates the understanding of our texts, publications and annual reports. If you have comments or suggestions, please use our feedback form!
Direct business
business focused on narrowly defined portfolios of niche or other non-standard risks.